ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
3,993 km
2,481 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
3,993 km
2,481 mi / 2,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
321°
northwest

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ELQ FRA
Airport Name Gassim Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code ELQ FRA
ICAO Code OEGS EDDF
City N/A Frankfurt am Main
Country Saudi Arabia Germany
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,126 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 50.030000, 8.540000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 3,993 kilometers (2,481 miles / 2,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Gassim Airport, it's 00:52 in Frankfurt am Main.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,762 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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